Physiochemical Study of Sachet Quality Water Sold in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike Nigeria.

Ugwu et al.,       

Sachet water| Physiochemical characteristics   

Vol: 2; Iss: 5; May 16 | ISSN: 2454-5422

Water has been identified as a necessity to life. For water to fulfill its purpose of sustaining life, it has to comply with some stipulated global and local standards. In this paper, the physiochemical characteristics of four brands of sachet water sold in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU) Abia state, Nigeria were studied so as to ascertain its level of compliance with World Health Organization (WHO) standard andNigerian Industrial standard (NIS). Triplicate batches of each of the brands were purchased randomly and analyzed for the following physiochemical parameters; pH, Temperature, Electrical conductivity (EC), Turbidity, Colour, Dissolved oxygen (DO), Total dissolved solid (TDS), Biochemical Oxygen demand (BOD),Total suspended solid (TSS), Chlorine, Iron (Fe), Calcium (Ca), Sodium (Na), Magnesium (Mg) and potassium. All the parameters analyzed were in compliance with the stipulated standards except Iron which ranges between 11.50mg/l to 14.00mg/l. The results showed that the sachet water samples were not polluted. However, proper aeration and pH adjustment of the water samples before consumption are recommended.